Optics and Symbolic Computing
Abstract
Sorting is central to the solution of many knowledge-based and switching problems in advance computation and communication systems. Parallel- pipelined sorting algorithms are appropriate for applications that demand high throughput, low delay and many data channels. One such algorithm, the bitonic sor, can be implemented with passive perfect shuffle interconnects between active stages of compare-and-exchange elements. This paper focuses on optical hardware to implement the C&E operation and show that by taking advantage of a distinctive feature of optical logic, namely bistability, comparison circuits of remarkable simplicity are attainable. Described are implementations of C&E in a Variety of optical device technologies capable of performing latching and nonlatching logic. Based on the device characteristics potential application areas for each technology are outlined.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 31, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA195119
Entities
People
- R. Athale
Organizations
- Braddock Dunn & McDonald